DES MOINES, IOWA (January 9, 2023) — Small business owners across Iowa, along with the National Federation of Independent Business (or NFIB), the state’s leading small business organization, are encouraging state lawmakers to listen to small-business owners as they continue to recover from the pandemic and economic setbacks. Today is the first day of the 2023 legislative session.

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA (January 9, 2023) — The Iowa Governor’s STEM Advisory Council announces applications have opened for the STEM Scale-Up Program which provides educators and students throughout the state with access to exemplary STEM educational opportunities. These programs are some of the top in the nation and offer a diverse range of STEM activities to nearly 100,00 students each year. The application period for the STEM Scale-Up Program closes on February 28, 2023, 6PM.

BETTENDORF, IOWA (January 9, 2023) — Dwayne Hodges still remembers the run-ins he had with police as a young man. They may not all be happy memories, but today he’s working hand-in-hand with the Davenport Police Department and non-profit Family Resources to help turn the tide on gun violence in the Quad Cities community.

DES MOINES, IOWA (January 6, 2023) — Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a proclamation to ease restrictions on transportation of heating and motor fuels.